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    Clever Koi

    4.1 (714 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Pork Belly Bun
    Jessica L.

    Food was nothing to write home about. The pornstar martini tasted watery? kimchi carbonara was just sour and didn't taste like kimchi. Chow mien was a little dry. The buns from the steam buns were very pillowy. I love the vibe and the service was nice.

    Clever Koi is a regular Sunday haunt for us.  Always amazing service, food and drinks.  Can't go wrong here.
    Jeff B.

    Weather was perfect for ramen so we went to our favorite spot. Clever Koi is our go-to for tasty drinks and food. They had a bao special going where the Sonoran Bun was bao, filled with spam, beans, cotija, pico, and avocado, super tasty. I had the Midnight Oni Highball which is a favorite cocktail with whisky, plum whiskey and a plum cordial with club soda, super tasty. The ramen always hits the spot. Delicious tonkatsu pork broth with noodles, lots of tasty pork belly, mushroom, soft egg. Scallions, bean sprouts and of course ramen noodles. Just the thing for chilly weather. Service is always friendly and attentive, you can't go wrong! Highly recommended.

    Bar area
    April A.

    Was in the area for work and stopped in since I have never been to this location. I sat at the bar love that happy hour is on weekends also. I got the special bun which was called southern something it had friend chicken and a pork belly gravy so good. The crab avocado rangoons was really good also. The bar service was great and attentive. This location is larger than the central location.

    Chicken katsu sandwich
    Naomi N.

    This may not be a super authentic/traditional Japanese joint, but the flavors of the food we ordered was delicious! I came here with my boyfriend for lunch on a Sunday morning and we had a great time. We were able to find parking in a nearby garage, but there is also decent lot parking outside the restaurant. When you walk in, there is outdoor patio seating, bar seating, as well as indoor seating. We were greeted and seated very quickly, and our waiter was attentive and gave great recommendations. It is fairly large, with Asian-inspired/Japanese-inspired decor. It was also decorated for Halloween, which was very cute and there is one tv near the bar that was playing a sports game. I wasn't too hungry but my boyfriend ordered the Thai tea and the chicken katsu sandwich while I ordered the cauliflower kimchi bao (one bao was around $7). His Thai tea was good, but definitely not as strong as I'm used to. The chicken katsu sandwiches were also decent, but the chicken katsu itself was more toasty and dark brown instead of the classic golden katsu that I am used to. The fries that it came with, however, were out of this world! My bao was also very impressive - I loved the texture of the bao and the flavor of the cauliflower kimchi was subtle but the perfect blend. We would love to come by on a Saturday night, as the vibes really sold us on this place!

    Food and drinks were great! Our table got a lot of different dishes and drinks so we could as many as we could. I personally got the kimchi carbonara and two drinks, the Zenitsu Zour and the Sunburst. Both were great, but I liked the zour the most. The carbonara was also really good, and pairs well with the alcohol. The other dishes were also extremely delicious, though some of the Thai tea drinks tasted interesting, not bad, but just not something I enjoyed. Great interior and great service. This place is great if you want a bit of a nicer dinner night, as the dishes and drinks are a bit more on the expensive side.

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    Lina L.

    So sad to leave this review as I love the name, and both service and the vibe of this restaurant is great. Where they completely fail is the taste of the food. We ordered 3 bao buns- 3 for $18 or $7 each. We ordered 2 pork belly and 1 shrimp. I was really looking forward to it but as soon as I bit into the pork belly bun, I realized it was not edible. It was extremely tough and I just could not chew through it. The shrimp bun was ok, but it only had 1 small piece of shrimp and it didn't have much flavor. We also ordered the chicken katsu sandwich with fries. The fries were very good but the sandwich was extremely underwhelming. It didn't taste like anything?? Hubby even made a comment about how it was possible to take the flavor out of chicken? This restaurant has so much potential but their food needs a serious overhaul. It's like they don't even know about the basic flavor composition of Asian food!The concept is great but the execution is so far from being an Asian fusion restaurant.

    Nayla G.

    Went today for a special dinner! We got the chicken and pork ramen, both were amazing. Get the spicy bomb, it gives it a great kick. Also got the chicken katsu sandwich. It has good flavor but the bread is stale and tastes like normal white grocery bread- no authenticity. But the service and ambiance was great! Would come back!

    French 75
    Colleen C.

    Loved this place! The food, drinks, ambiance and service were all amazing. Will have to go back to try the rest of the menu.

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    Joyce W.

    Clever Koi, you Koi-mplete me. Feeling koi-ful today! We ordered two trios of baos (mine with pork belly, kimchi tempura cauliflower, and the featured steamed bun of fried shrimp), duck ramen, and a golden myth cocktail. Did we over-order? We sure did! The portions here are generous. Share a trio of baos, share the ramen, but don't share your cocktails because they're seriously good. I really enjoyed all my baos and I think these baos are definitely worth ordering. Each version was interesting and delicious. I especially liked the kimchi tempura cauliflower. As for my duck ramen, as much as I like duck, I found my ramen to be super rich. It was thick, packed full of sodium, and lacked a certain balance. I mainly ordered the ramen because our waiter spoke highly of their ramen, even saying that they're known for it. I do want to rty their other noodle dishes though. All in all, I had an amazing time here! The vibes were vibin' and the interior is just completely gorgeous. In a world full of fish, be a koi.

    Pork Belly Bun and featured bun of the month
    Damilola L.

    I was first introduced to Clever Koi at a prior Yelp event and my first experience was a pleasant one and I wanted to give it another visit. They're located near a parking garage so parking wasn't an issue. We were able to make a reservation for 7:45 pm dinner. We were seated promptly. The atmosphere gives off a cozy, warm and inviting atmosphere. Shortly after being seated we were provided with water and greeted by our friendly server. He was knowledgeable about the menu and provided great recommendations. On this visit we ordered 3 of their steamed buns (2 pork bellies and 1 featured steam bun). We also shared their orange chicken and chilled sesame noodles. All the dishes were fantastic and full of flavor. I also ordered one of their ube'be pina colada mocktail which was also delicious. My nine year old stepson was also with us. He ordered their fried rice and pork belly Raman. The portions were generous, but not full of a ton of flavor. Overall a great place for dinner and would visit again.

    Long Thailand
    Greeshma R.

    How did I miss this place for so long! You gotta have this on your list of restaurants in downtown Gilbert. Located near the garage this place is a fresh take on Asian restaurant. They have bao buns, ramen, drunken noodles. So it caters to all your likings. Their cartoon drink menu is a highlight and the cocktail selection is endless. To start off with I went with long thailand, crab dumplings and assorted bao buns with chicken, pork and kimchi. The drink was absolutely yummy and was delightfully good. The crab dumplings were delicious, crispy and flavorful. My favorite were the bao buns, all were excellent and I could just eat them all day. I tried the vegan ramen, which was decent and the tofu was the highlight, it was grilled and had a good texture. Overall an awesome experience with exceptional service. The ambiance is chic and modern. I'll be back soon!

    My super nice craft cocktail and unique menu
    Gregory B.

    Following up on a recent Yelp Elite Week visit to Clever Koi in Gilbert, took my daughter and her fiancée there for dinner. Despite living in Gilbert and frequently dining in Gilbert heritage district, they had never been. Great visit. Had reservation, but probably didn't need it on weeknight at 6 pm. I just want to ensure we had an inside table for Luna since it was 104' out. Promptly seated and then visited by our server who explained the Clever Koi unique vibe (Asian food representing dishes from the whole area) and then the very inventive craft cocktail menu. I love it. We started with some the Shrimp Shoyu taco's, and the moved into an order of steamed buns. Then it was entree time while I enjoyed my very tasty and unique Golden Myth cocktail. Having worked and lived around Asia, I can say the dishes are a pretty darn good representation of the originals. We sampled the Pad See Ew with pork belly; the Chow Mein with bulgogi; and the Drunken Noodles with bulgogi. Service was nice, several servers teamed up on our table and the bartender even came out with our cocktails and said both Phoenix area Clever Koi locations were going to be developing their own unique cocktail list (they currently share the list). Coolio. I'll drop in for a happy hour cocktail just by itself. They really are a star of the Clever Koi experience. In addition to Golden Myth, we tried the Kanagawa's Great Wave and the String of Pearls cocktails. All three were refreshing and unique. Nice outdoor, shaded patio with misting fans will keep you cool as a cucumber if at height on summer heat. Everything was about $50 pp with appetizer, craft cocktail and entree ex tax and tip. I think a pretty good value. Both my daughter and her fiancée loved it. The reputation deservedly grows

    Calamari Fries
    Erica R.

    This is one of my favorite Asian fusion restaurants. Controversial but they have the best ramen in town. We had the calamari friend for an app and the dumplings and they were soooo good. We usually ge the crazy fries but this was a good switch up and we were not disappointed. We always end up with the pork belly ramen- it is FIRE and a must try! We also had the orange chicken and rice which had such good flavors as well. The bartenders are always super friendly and make such bomb drinks. This place is an 11/10 in my book.

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    so good, would definitely visit again. You can taste the flavor in every dish. Service was quick and the staff are great as well.

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    Ask the Community - Clever Koi

    Are there gluten free substitutions available?

    Are any of the broths for the Ramen vegetarian or chicken broth?

    They do have a Vegan Shoyu Ramen and a lemongrass broth shiitake tare. They carry other vegan friendly options as well.

    Is the patio dog friendly?

    You bet! We love having dogs. All we ask is that you have a leash if need be. Thanks so much!

    Open Thanksgiving (11/23/17)?

    Hey James, Hope you’re having a great day. We will be closed for Thanksgiving, but open Friday and… Read more

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    Wow, I love this spot. The inside was clean and inviting, with plenty of seating and shades that…read moremade it feel a little more intimate. Our server was attentive, happy hour was good and everything came out quickly. The cucumber salad was super refreshing and gyoza were yummy with a delicious sauce. We ordered sake bombs, and I absolutely love that they serve them with frosty chilled glasses. We tried two different ramen bowls and both were packed with flavor. The spice levels felt pretty accurate, the eggs were cooked perfectly, the meat was tender, and the noodles had a great texture. Each bowl had its own flavor profile, but both were equally delicious. We also tried the takoyaki (octopus balls). I was already getting full, so I wasn't as excited about them, but my boyfriend described them as a BBQ pancake bite. Overall, this is a great spot for ramen. I did notice the music was all girl bands and no boy bands. Clean restaurant, good service, flavorful food, and a fun atmosphere. I'd definitely come back.

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    I live nearby this restaurant and always pass it when I'm out. I am a new Arizona resident (less…read morethan one year in) and I have been discovering new places, restaurants, and experiences of different kinds so I was curious about this restaurant. Looking at their (limited) menu, the only dish that was appealing to me is their Shoyo Chicken Ramen Bowl and here's my honest opinion: * I was so disappointed that the chicken are only (3) small pieces, bite size like, which doesn't compliment the bowl overall. Normally, one would think that a lot of chicken mixed with the ramen. * The taste of this bowl was so bland. No seasonings, no flavor whatsoever. It was probably one of the worst tasting foods I had ever eaten to a point where I even tried to add additional seasonings at home to try to enhance some taste. It still didn't taste good and I couldn't even eat it much after a few bites and ended up tossing it. Some pros to note, the staff was nice but somewhat lacking in service. When I came into pick up my online order at the time it was due, they were still another 15-20 minutes late to have my food ready. I'm not sure if this commonly happens but it did for me the night I tried this place. I don't care to return to this restaurant after my less-than experience. I can't say that my review will also be or is your experience but for me, I've moved on. Better luck next time.

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    Never tried JINYA until Saturday night. Felt like eating Ramen and excellent choice! Our server…read morewas Chelsea and she was attentive and made some suggestions. We went with it, and great idea! Try the octopus balls. Ramen was incredible, highly recommend the Birria Ramen, an excellent blend of Japanese and Mexican. Ambiance was good. Intimate and tidy.

    Our party of 4 was seated immediately around 8:15pm ish, outside, underneath all the misters…read more Our server was SO SO nice I wish I got his name, i want to describe him so he gets some kind of acknowledgement, maybe he was Hispanic and he had a flannel tied around his waist if I remember correctly? However he recommended me and my other friend go with the Birria beef ramen instead of the other option we were considering, a decision we both regret! I usually go with chicken ANYTHING cause it has the most flavor, we both found the birria ramen to be pretty bland. It was also a crazy small portion for $20. I was super underwhelmed. We even went Nextdoor and got dessert then looked for a place to get tacos, that's how unfulfilled we were after this meal. We got enough attention and service sitting outside just as we would get sitting inside, the service is great, the food just overpriced and not the most flavorful. I think I should stick with Pho!

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    Sizzling House was a nice surprise and definitely worth checking out if you're already at Mekong…read morePalace. The restaurant has a cute atmosphere, the music wasn't too loud, and they even had the FIFA World Cup on the TVs, which made for a fun place to sit and eat. If you order one of the sizzling plates, it comes with a bowl of miso soup. The miso was really good and didn't have that overly fishy flavor that some places have. We also tried the fried pork dumplings, which were pretty standard potstickers, but they were done well. The sweet and sour dipping sauce had just a tiny bit of spice that made it a little more interesting. The pork soup bao were another good choice, with plenty of filling and really good flavor. I ordered the Wagyu sizzling plate, and it was definitely the highlight of the meal. It comes out on an extremely hot plate, which gives some of the rice a nice crispy texture. Everything was cooked well, and the overall flavor was really good. The service was excellent too. There were two servers taking care of the dining room, and both were friendly, answered our questions, and stayed on top of refilling our water throughout the meal. Overall, this was a really enjoyable experience with good food, great service, and a fun atmosphere. I'd definitely come back and try more of the menu.

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